Geotechnical Engineering
Definition of Consolidation
Mechanisms of Volume Change
Instantaneous Settlement
Primary Consolidation Settlement
Secondary Compression
Derivation and Solution
Compression Index
Recompression Index
Preconsolidation Pressure
Definition and Calculation
Settlement of Single Layers
Settlement of Multiple Layers
Correction for Secondary Compression
Coefficient of Consolidation
Degree of Consolidation
Use of Time Factor
Determination from Laboratory Data
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